Legends Global (Europe)
Head Chef
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About Legends Global
Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
The Venue
Olympia is one of the UK’s leading event destinations, hosting exhibitions, conferences, live entertainment, sporting events, and corporate functions. Technology is at the heart of every event, with reliable connectivity and resilient infrastructure critical to delivering exceptional experiences for organisers, exhibitors, visitors, and employees.
About the Role
The Head Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations within the Heritage Halls, delivering world-class food experiences across conferences, exhibitions, banquets, VIP events, and live cooking stations. The role ensures exceptional quality, innovation, food safety compliance, cost control, and seamless coordination with event and operations teams.
What we can offer
- Enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.
- 25 days annual leave
- Life Assurance policy
- 5% Pension contribution
- Healthshield support for unexpected costs
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace
- Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
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Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all kitchen operations for the halls, exhibitions, banquets, and special events
- Plan and execute high-volume, multi-outlet food production with premium quality standards
- Design diverse, innovative menus suited to international clientele and event themes
- Ensure timely service during live events, gala dinners, and VIP functions
- Create seasonal, international, and customised menus
- Incorporate modern culinary trends, sustainability, and local sourcing
- Maintain exceptional food presentation and plating standards
- Manage tasting sessions for clients, organisers, and stakeholders
- Lead, train, and inspire a large kitchen team
- Prepare duty rosters aligned with event schedules
- Ensure effective communication between kitchen, service, and event teams
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements
- Implement sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives
- Manage food costs, labour budgets, and inventory control
- Monitor wastage, portion control, and yield management
- Prepare culinary reports and forecasts for management
- Handle feedback and complaints professionally
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in the management of statutory requirements
- A thorough understanding of food hygiene and health and safety regulations and as a minimum, hold a basic food hygiene certificate
- Experience of leading and developing a team
- Experience of providing excellent customer care
- Experience of budget/cost management
- Experience of working with colleagues at all levels throughout a company
- IT experience
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Recruitment Process Outlined:
- First interview
- Second in person interview
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.
Inclusive Workplace
At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.
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